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New exhibit celebrates Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota

New exhibit celebrates Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota

A new exhibit, "To Your Raised Head - Stories of Immigration", showcases a tapestry of experiences from Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota who have had to rebuild home in the face of war, political upheaval, and loss.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The bill approved Tuesday would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law. Senate Democrats are moving quickly to send the bill to the House and President Joe Biden's desk.
by The Associated Press

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Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives

Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives

An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. Most of this legislation, 86 percent, takes aim at the rights of trans youth.
by Koko Nakajima and Connie Hanzhang Jin

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Congress considers codifying same-sex marriage after long battle for gay rights

Congress considers codifying same-sex marriage after long battle for gay rights

Same-sex marriage was once a deeply divisive issue. Now, polls show over 70 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, and Congress is set to move forward with The Respect for Marriage Act.
by Ari Shapiro and Jonaki Mehta

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How a basketball jersey can open pathways for Native opportunities

How a basketball jersey can open pathways for Native opportunities

Artist Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe) designed warmup jerseys for the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team. They debuted during a game last Sunday that also included jingle dress dancers, traditional drumming and land acknowledgment in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
by Robyn Katona and Feven Gerezgiher

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